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  1. 4 updates on Zimmer Biomet in 3 weeks

    Here are four things to know about medtech company Zimmer Biomet, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 28:
  2. What a Trump presidency means for spine policy

    A second term under President-elect Donald Trump has a broad range of implications for the direction of healthcare policy and spine care.
  3. 8 spine, orthopedic studies to know

    From disc replacement to Ozempic, Becker's reported on eight key spine and orthopedic studies since Oct. 28.

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  1. Bioretec pushes RemeOs screw into the US market

    Bioretec signed a distribution agreement to accelerate commercialization of the RemeOs trauma screw system in the U.S., according to a Nov. 22 news release. 
  2. Johnson & Johnson's spine robot: What we know so far

    Velys Spine, the robot from Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes, is slated for a 2025 commercial release.
  3. 2 health systems investing in orthopedic centers

    In the last seven days, Becker's reported on two health systems with big plans for orthopedic facilities.
  4. Geico lawsuit against orthopedic surgeon dismissed

    A lawsuit brought by Geico alleging that an orthopedic surgeon and neurologist filed false claims against the insurance company was dismissed.
  1. GLP-1s and knee pain: 4 notes

    The impacts of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy on arthroscopy patients are still being studied. 
  2. A framework for evaluating new spine tech

    Four key elements have helped Justin Scheer, MD, of Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai, assess the value of new spine innovations in a growing landscape.
  3. Specialty Orthopedic Group to launch $30 million expansion, add 115 new jobs

    Tupelo, Miss.-based Specialty Orthopedic Group has announced a $30 million expansion project at its Oxford and Starkville, Miss., locations, with a commitment to adding 115 new jobs. 
  4. Prisma Health to launch $2M orthopedic expansion project

    Prisma Health is expanding its orthopedic services in Laurens, S.C., establishing freestanding  offices for its orthopedics practice and outpatient therapies through part of a $2 million expansion project, according to a Nov. 20 report from The Laurens County Advertiser.
  1. Medacta appoints investor, financial media relations manager

    Joint replacement and spine solutions manufacturer Medacta has added Anja Pomrehn as its group VP investor and financial media relations and environmental, social and governance investor. 
  2. Spine surgeons' approaches to overhead squeezes

    Overhead remains a constant challenge for spine surgeons who also want to balance that with practice growth. 
  3. Southern Orthopedic surgeons' plans tabled after opposition

    Plans to construct the Southern Orthopedic Center in Montgomery, Ala., have been paused by the state's certificate of need board, WSFA 12 reported Nov. 20. 
  4. Ballad Health names vice president of orthopedics

    Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health named Michael Piver as vice president of its orthopedic service line.
  5. NHL player Cayden Lindstrom has spine surgery

    Cayden Lindstrom, a top prospect for the Columbus Blue Jackets, had a minimally invasive microdiscectomy in Los Angeles, NHL.com reported Nov. 20.
  6. 2024's most exciting spine, orthopedics innovations: 34 leaders weigh in

    Advancements in spine and orthopedics have fueled growth in the ASC industry, with this year's innovations setting the stage for even greater progress ahead.
  7. Medacta, Geisinger debut 1st shoulder replacement with lifetime guarantee

    Mark Pallis, DO, performed the first reverse shoulder replacement with a lifetime guarantee at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (Pa.), according to a Nov. 19 news release.
  8. 5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati

    The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Cincinnati earns $986,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  9. New Jersey hospital adds spine robot

    Overlook Medical Center in Summit, N.J. added the ExcelsiusGPS spine robot, according to a Nov. 20 news release shared with Becker's.

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